About Us

WELCOME HOME

We exist to make fully devoted followers of Jesus.
We come alongside you from where you are to where Jesus wants you to be. In a life-giving relationship with Him.
Plan Your Visit

"You Belong Here" - Pastor Brian

When you walk through the front doors, you will be greeted by a few friendly faces and invited to enjoy a hot, fresh cup of coffee. You'll notice that some people dress up, while others come more casually—just come as you are.

If you have children, 5th grade and under, you can check them into Kidz Connect ministry quickly and securely before you make your way into the auditorium.

Our Sunday Service lasts for about an hour and a half and includes a time of worship, followed by a practical, encouraging message from our pastor. Our hope is that you'll leave feeling inspired, encouraged, and equipped for the week ahead.

MEET OUR PASTORS

MEET OUR PASTORS

Brian + Angel Vanoy

Brian and his wife, Angel have dedicated over 20 years of their life to ministry and consider it an honor and privilege to serve. 

Brian is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He completed his ministerial studies in Bible and Theology with an emphasis in Leadership at Global University in Springfield, Missouri.

As the Lead Pastor of Sumter First Assembly, they are committed to encouraging, equipping and empowering the church to make a lasting impact in our city with the Good News of Jesus.

At Sumter First Assembly, we believe there is a place for you to connect, grow, serve and belong.

Our Values

Know GOD

No matter where you are in your relationship with God; He wants a relationship with you. Whether you're new to faith, have questions, or you've been following Christ for a long time. You belong here

Grow Together

Life can get messy. But we don't think anyone should do-life alone but rather alongside a few others in healthy, life giving relationships. It's where we sit together, laugh together,  and grow together.

Discover Your Purpose

We're each a vital part of God's plan and life rarely makes sense until we know what His plan is for us. We help you discover His plan as we walk alongside you through Growth Track.

Make A Difference

Ultimately, this is God's plan for all of us - that our lives would impact the lives of those beside us and those beyond us. We experience this together as a part of the Dream Team.

Our Beliefs

We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, are the verbally inspired words of God to us. They are the revelation of God to man, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and are without error and relevant to the authority of our conduct and faith (2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)

We believe God has eternally existed as the self-existent "I Am," who has revealed Himself to us in the context of perfect relationship in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10,11, Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:22, 2 Corinthians 13:14).

We believe Jesus is the one and only Son of God who came in obedience to the Father. He was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, died a criminals death on the cross, and He came back to life again on the third day; defeating the power of sin and grave (Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 1:26-38, John 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:21).

We believe the Holy Spirit is the gift Jesus promisded to send to us from the Father. His Presence in our life is the seal of salvation, convicts us concerning sin, God's righteousness, and judgment; produces ongoing life-change in us, and empowers us with gifts of service (Luke 11:13, John 14:16-17, John 16:5-8, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

We believe all people, both male and female, were created in the image and likeness of God. Thereore, all people are worhty of repsect and love. However, we became physically and spiritually separated from Him by our own willful and sinful disobedience (Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3, Genesis 5:1-2, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23).

We believe salvation is a free gift that God extends to us by grace alone. It is accepted by our profession and confession of who Christ is and what He has done for us, and it cannot be earned or merited by our own good works (John 1:12, 3:16-17; Acts 2:38, 4:12; Ephesians 2:5-8, Romans 10:9-10).

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidence in the New Testament by the physical evidence of speaking in tongues or empowerment of spiritual gifts, and we are encouraged to be led by the Spirit having begun by the Spirit ((Spirit-filled, Acts 2:4, 38; 19:6; 1 Corinthians 14:5; Galatians 5:16-24).

We believe the church is the body of Christ, of which, Christ is the head. It has received a fourfold mission by GOD to evangelize the world, to gather and worship Him, to equip the saints for the works of ministry, and to show compassion to broken world (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:23-25, James 1:27).

We believe in and actively participate in two church ordinances: water baptism and communion. Baptism is the initial step of a believer after profession of their faith. It is an outward expression of an inward experience. Communion is the act of remembering who Christ is and what He has done for us until His return; following Jesus' model in the Upper Room (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 3:3, Acts 2:28, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

We believe people were created to live forever. In Heaven, we will eternally be connected to God. In Hell, we will be forever separated from Him. Heaven and Hell are two real places of eternal existence (2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21, Revelation 22).